# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ANC11CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA102.md): Cessna 180 · Ambler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2011 · N9019C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA579.md): Cessna 180 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N3316D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.
- [NTSB ANC11CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA050.md): Cessna 180 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N3934B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during his landing approach, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC11FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA037.md): Cessna 180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N4955A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, his lack of currency in FAA required takeoffs and landings, and his…
- [NTSB WPR11CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA162.md): Cessna 180 · Pine, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2011 · N9330C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA106.md): Cessna 180 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2011 · N2229C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA100.md): Cessna 180 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2011 · N1630C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA097.md): Cessna 180 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N67F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN11LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA089.md): Cessna 180 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N3246D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a stuck check valve in the carburetor acceleration pump, resulting in an improper fuel mixture when the pilot attempted to add power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA063.md): Cessna 180 · Robstown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N3383D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA026.md): Cessna 180 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N9277C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot and the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the airplane during a training maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA10CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA472.md): Cessna 180 · Huron, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2010 · N180LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR10CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA333.md): Cessna 180 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2010 · N3642C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC10CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA055.md): Cessna 180 · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2010 · N7715A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA301.md): Cessna 180 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2010 · N2350C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing at an unfamiliar airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC10CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA050.md): Cessna 180 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2010 · N266V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN10CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA297.md): Cessna 180 · Humble, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2010 · N154JD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN10CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA260.md): Cessna 180 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2010 · N6545A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA241.md): Cessna 180 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2010 · N3142C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control and runway excursion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA041.md): Cessna 180 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2009 · N1712C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA011.md): Cessna 180 · Pistol Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N1674C · Substantial damage
  > The separation of one of the airplane's main landing gear legs during landing in variable gusting wind conditions, due to the nut being stripped from the attachment bolt.
- [NTSB WPR10LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA001.md): Cessna 180 · Mitchell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N1621C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of understanding of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC09LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N4601A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09TA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09TA466.md): Cessna 180 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N1044Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ANC09CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA075.md): Cessna 180 · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N540RT · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the right brake cylinder, which allowed a portion of the cylinder to disengage and jam the right rudder/brake pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…
- [NTSB WPR09CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA335.md): Cessna 180 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N3198D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN09LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA031.md): Cessna 180 · Whitewater, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2008 · N3389D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare.
- [NTSB CEN09CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA027.md): Cessna 180 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N1729F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."
- [NTSB SEA08CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA211.md): Cessna 180 · Bluff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2008 · N4646A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA08CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA166.md): Cessna 180 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N1710C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.
- [NTSB LAX08CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA245.md): Cessna 180 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N2294C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the muddy runway condition.
- [NTSB NYC08CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA203.md): Cessna 180 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N511MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA08LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA110.md): Cessna 180 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N180XP · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear leg during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC08LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA055.md): Cessna 180 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2008 · N3043E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA044.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2008 · N180JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA079.md): Cessna 180H · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N180LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil.
- [NTSB NYC08TA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08TA130.md): Cessna 180 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N1044Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with wake turbulence during approach as a result of his inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB SEA08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA083.md): Cessna 180 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N1732C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel-equipped airplane during the flare/touchdown phase of a three-point landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA035.md): Cessna 180 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2007 · N9198C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control on the water after landing, which resulted in the bow of the right float submerging, and a nose-over event.
- [NTSB DEN07FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA157.md): Cessna 180 · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N4719B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the force landing attempt resulting in a stall-spin and the subsequent impact with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC07CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA084.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N1560C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in the airplane descending uncontrolled into high vegetation. Factors contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA263.md): Cessna 180 · Princeton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N2311C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fuel siphoning from the right fuel tank.
- [NTSB ANC07CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA075.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N7741A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake, and the pilot's continued operation with a known defect (the left brake), which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CHI07CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA216.md): Cessna 180 · Madison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N3306D · Substantial damage
  > The tailwheel vibrations during the landing roll that resulted in the tailwheel spring disconnect. Directional control was not possible and the grassy terrain were factors.
- [NTSB DEN07CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA121.md): Cessna 180 · Marble, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N3196D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the excessive descent rate, and the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA112.md): Cessna 180 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N2209C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA063.md): Cessna 180 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2007 · N9115C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA174.md): Cessna 180 · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N9026C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, the delayed go-around,…
- [NTSB SEA06CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA156.md): Cessna 180 · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2006 · N3239D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW06CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA178.md): Cessna 180 · Downsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N9260C · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction in the braking system which caused the parking brake to engage and lock the right main wheel resulting in a loss of directional control.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072602'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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